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Atlanta United adds Chile international Carlos Carmona

The MLS expansion side continued to stock up on South American talent, using targeted allocation money to sign the two-time World Cup veteran.

Atlanta United has recruited another South American talent to its cause.

The MLS expansion side announced the signing of Chile international Carlos Carmona on Monday, using target allocation money to complete the deal.

Carmona, 29, joins from Italian side Atalanta, having played for the club since 2010. The defensive midfielder has made 155 appearances in Serie A over the past nine seasons with Atalanta and Reggina.

A veteran of Chile's 2010 and 2014 World Cup teams, Carmona has earned 47 caps.